Reliable Robotics Demonstrates the Integration of Automated Aircraft into the National Airspace System with the Federal Aviation Administration

Reliable Robotics, a prominent player in the field of aircraft automation systems focused on safety enhancement, has successfully concluded a series of simulations and flight tests showcasing the successful integration of remotely piloted aircraft systems into crowded airspace. This achievement was part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Urban Air Mobility Airspace Management Demonstration (UAMD) initiative. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), funded by the FAA, facilitated this demonstration, which comprised a week-long sequence of flights conducted in Northern California.

Diana Liang, Enterprise Portfolio Manager at the FAA, emphasized the significance of the flight tests carried out by Reliable Robotics. The tests underscored the potential for novel aircraft systems to interact harmoniously with third-party service providers and seamlessly assimilate into forthcoming airspace configurations. These tests generated essential data that will inform future operational considerations.

The test framework effectively showcased Reliable Robotics' proficiency in executing vectoring, airspeed diverts, and maneuvering under various simulated weather conditions within a simulated Class B airspace. Vital aircraft telemetry was shared through Reliable Robotics' control center to OneSky, a third-party service provider. Subsequently, this data was relayed to the FAA's NextGen Integration & Evaluation Capability (NIEC) research lab. FAA air traffic controllers were actively engaged in the testing process, providing invaluable validation and insights for the FAA NextGen program office, specifically contributing to the refinement of its UAM Conops 2.0.

Davis Hackenberg, VP of Government Partnerships at Reliable Robotics, emphasized the significance of collaborative efforts with the FAA in conducting demonstrations of this nature. He expressed that these demonstrations are instrumental in shaping the future of aviation mobility and fostering the evolution of airspace infrastructure to accommodate innovative aircraft systems. Witnessing the successful operation of their system in a live test environment is a source of excitement, highlighting Reliable Robotics' contribution to laying the groundwork for the seamless integration of large uncrewed aircraft in the future.

Reliable Robotics' cutting-edge system is poised to enhance aviation safety and address common causes of accidents, such as controlled flight into terrain and loss of control. It achieves this by enabling continuous autopilot engagement throughout key phases of flight, including taxi, takeoff, and landing. In a significant milestone, the FAA officially approved Reliable Robotics' certification plan in June.

Source:businesswire.com